Brand Name:Generic Adalat

Side Effects Of Generic Adalat

Just like any other drug, Adalat CC also comes with a host of side effects. Based on the clinical studies, some of the most common side effects include headaches, hot flashes, swelling etc. Most of the side effects are minor in nature and may be treated easily by your healthcare provider. However, there are more serious side effects that may require immediate medical intervention. If you notice symptoms such as chest pain, depression, or irregular heartbeats after taking Adalat then contact your healthcare provider immediately.

However, it is important to understand that not everyone who is put on Adalat, will face such reactions. In fact, most of the people who are on Adalat tolerate the medicine very well. In case some minor side effects do occur, they can easily be treated by your healthcare provider. Sometimes, the minor problems may settle down on their own without any medical intervention.

Common side effects

Adalat CC has been used in clinical trials and also studied thoroughly, where the side effects on the group of people who are on the drug is documented. It is then compared with the results of another group of people who have not taken the medicine. You can get to see the actual results after comparing the two. It is possible to see what the side effects are, how they appear, and this data will be compared to the group that is not on the medicine.

One of the most common side effects that were noticed in these studies was swelling or edema of the legs, hands, and feet in up to 29% of the people, hot flashes in up to 4% of the people, and headaches in up to 19% of the people.

Some minor side effects occurring in around 3% of the people included:

- Constipation

- Nausea

- Frequent urination

- Bloody nose

- Vertigo

- Runny nose

- Cramps in the leg

- ED or erectile dysfunction

Some of the major side effects included: - Heart attack

- Chest pain

- Arrhythmias or irregular heart beat

- Lightheadedness, dizziness, signs of hypotension or low blood pressure with fainting spells.

- Edema, water retention, or severe swelling and difficulty in breathing. All these are signs of a heart failure.

- Breast enlargement in men also known as gynecomastia

- Paranoia

- Depression

- Allergies such as unexplained rash, hives, wheezing, itching, swelling, difficulty breathing etc.

Rare side effects

There are also some rare side effects with the use of Adalat and this can occur in less than one percent of the people. They include:

- Arthritis

- Diarrhea

- Gout

- Insomnia

- Neck pain

- Facial swelling

- Chills

- Neck pain

- Migraines

- Dry mouth

- Weight loss

- Tinnitus or ringing in the ear

- Sensitivity to sun

- Vomiting

- Coughing

- Sweating

You may possibly experience some of these side effects or may be none of the above. Hence, your healthcare provider will not be able to figure out anything beforehand. After taking Adalat, if you feel that 'something is not right' just call your healthcare provider immediately.